Place Value - Numbers to 100,000 - Starter

In a Year 6 maths lesson focused on place value and numbers up to 100,000, students encounter a series of tasks designed to strengthen their understanding and fluency with large numbers. The lesson begins with a calculation challenge where students must subtract 2,492 from 98,130, sharpening their skills in multi-digit subtraction. The 'Fluent in Four' revision segment further consolidates their knowledge by having them represent numbers in different ways. They are tasked with breaking down a number into its constituent thousands, hundreds, and tens, and then performing a subtraction which requires careful attention to the value of each digit in its respective place.

Additional activities include estimating times based on temperature changes and calculating the difference in temperature over a set period, integrating numerical understanding with practical, real-world scenarios. The exercises also delve into decimal place values, where students must identify the number of ones, tenths, and hundredths in a given number, and then write it out in full. This comprehensive approach to place value ensures that students are not only able to perform calculations but also understand the significance of each digit's position within a number, whether it be a whole number or a decimal.